A sine wave UPS with an LCD for a mainstream desktop PC or workstation.
Amazon $179.95The CyberPower CP1000PFCLCD is the better UPS battery backup overall, rated 3.7 to 3.6. The CyberPower CP1000PFCLCD leads on topology and waveform. The CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 wins on value and output. The CyberPower CP1000PFCLCD costs $20 less ($179.95 vs $199.95).
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A lower-priced 1500 VA UPS with AVR and an LCD for a PC with a conventional power supply.
Amazon $199.95Which should you buy?
- Choose the CyberPower CP1000PFCLCD for topology and waveform (line-interactive, sine wave vs line-interactive, simulated sine wave).
- Choose the CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 for value ($22.22 per 100 W ($199.95, 900 W) vs $29.99 per 100 W ($179.95, 600 W)) and output (900 W rated output vs 600 W rated output).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) UPS battery backup; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CyberPower CP1000PFCLCD | CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 67 $29.99 per 100 W ($179.95, 600 W) | 81 $22.22 per 100 W ($199.95, 900 W) |
| Output 15% | 23 600 W rated output | 42 900 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 80 line-interactive, sine wave | 30 line-interactive, simulated sine wave |
| Runtime 10% | 50 runtime at 100 W not published (neutral score used) | 50 runtime at 100 W not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 15% | 80 automatic voltage regulation, LCD, USB charging, software or network management | 80 automatic voltage regulation, LCD, USB charging, software or network management |
| Warranty 15% | 60 3-year warranty, $350,000 equipment guarantee | 65 3-year warranty, $500,000 equipment guarantee |
Specifications
| CyberPower CP1000PFCLCD | CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 1,000 VA | 1,500 VA |
| Rated real power | 600 W | 900 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive | Line-interactive |
| Battery waveform | Sine wave | Simulated sine |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes | Yes |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 10 (5 on battery) | 12 (6 on battery) |
| Format | Tower | Tower |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| USB charging ports | Yes | Yes |
| Data port, software or network option | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $350,000 | $500,000 |
